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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.98, 796.86 and 286.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.98, 796.86 and 286.98 is: 431.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.98 : 796.86 = 286.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.98/796.86 = 286.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.98x = 796.86 × 286.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.98x = 228,682.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,682.88/529.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.49

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